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Menendez, Norcross Lead Delegation Support for Expanded Mission of NJ Air Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing
Lawmakers press Air Force for Atlantic City unit to be considered for new home base for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and U.S. Representative Donald Norcross (N.J.-01), the highest ranking member of the New Jersey delegation...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Rules for Indoor Dining, Indoor Recreational Facilities, and Individualized Instruction at Gyms and Fitness Centers
Order Includes COVID-19 Rules Across Businesses in Retail, Dining, and Recreation Sectors Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 157, which implements the reopenings announced earlier this week that will take effect on Thursday, July 2. Specifically,...
2020 ATLANTIC CITY AIRSHOW IS CANCELLED
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2020 Atlantic City Airshow due to public health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. While COVID cases continue to decline in New Jersey, other states are experiencing increases. ...
NJ Business Coalition Urges Safe Reopening of All Businesses Currently Closed
The New Jersey Business Coalition, of which the Greater Atlantic City Chamber is one of more than 100 leading business and nonprofit groups throughout the state, issued the following statement calling for the safe reopening of all New Jersey businesses that currently...
Governor Murphy Announces Increased Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Capacity Limits
Governor Phil Murphy today announced increased indoor and outdoor gathering capacity limits as COVID-19 cases in New Jersey continue to decline. Effective immediately, indoor gatherings are now limited to 25% capacity of the rooms in which they will take place, with a...
IRS provides answers about Coronavirus related tax relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and investors
The Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance for Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) and their investors in response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Notice 2020-39 (PDF) answers questions regarding relief from certain requirements...
IRS provides answers about Coronavirus related tax relief for Qualified Opportunity Funds and investors
The Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance for Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) and their investors in response to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Notice 2020-39 (PDF) answers questions regarding relief from certain requirements...
BURZICHELLI AND JOHNSON BILL TO ALLOW RESTAURANTS AND BARS TO SERVE FOOD AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT OUTDOOR TABLES IN CERTAIN PUBLIC SPACES CLEARS ASSEMBLY PANEL
Restaurants, bars and breweries would be allowed to sell food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, to patrons dining at outdoor tables set up in parking lots, on local roads or in other public rights-of-way that have been approved by the respective municipal or...
NJDOL Issues Unemployment Guidance As Work Reopens Amid COVID-19
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has issued unemployment guidance to help New Jersey workers and business owners understand unemployment law as the state’s economy reopens amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The document provides answers to...
SBA and Treasury Announce New EZ and Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, posted a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020, signed into law by...
Governor Murphy Announces Plan to Develop the New Jersey Wind Port: First Purpose-Built Offshore Wind Port in the U.S.
$300-400 Million Green Infrastructure Project Will Be The Biggest Investment in Salem County in a Generation and Has The Potential to Create Up to 1,500 jobs and $500 Million in Economic Activity Governor Phil Murphy today announced plans to develop the New Jersey...
As More Businesses Reopen, Worker Safety and Health Remains U.S. Department of Labor Priority
As more workplaces begin to reopen, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that worker safety remains a priority amid both coronavirus and common workplace hazards. In all phases of reopening,...
Sarlo-Sweeney Bill would reduce Red Tape for Outdoor Restaurant and Bar Service, Support Local Business
To help hospitality businesses such as restaurants, bars, breweries and caterers survive the COVID shutdown and overcome ongoing financial challenges, the Senate today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senate President Steve Sweeney to reduce "red...
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today....
N.J. Department of Health Issues Guidance for Outdoor Organized Sports
The New Jersey Department of Health today issued guidance on COVID-19 health and safety protocols for outdoor organized sports activities which are set to resume as of June 22. The guidance permits practices and competitions for low-risk sports (golf, tennis) that do...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Personal Care Service Facilities to Open Effective June 22
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 154, allowing personal care service facilities to reopen to the public on Monday, June 22 at 6:00 a.m., provided the facilities comply with standards issued by the Division of Consumer Affairs and Department of...
NJ Business Coalition Urges Faster Reopening of Businesses, Following One Jersey Pledge Announcement
The New Jersey Business Coalition released the following joint statement today urging the faster reopening of businesses that can currently meet safety protocols. The Greater Atlantic City Chamber is a proud member of this critical collaborative effort. "We are at a...
SARLO-SWEENEY BILL WOULD REDUCE RED TAPE FOR OUTDOOR RESTAURANT AND BAR SERVICE, SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES
To help hospitality businesses such as restaurants, bars, breweries and caterers survive the COVID shutdown and overcome ongoing financial challenges, a Senate committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senate President Steve Sweeney to reduce...
Cooper Levenson Attorney’s at Law review Major PPP Changes and What’s Next for your Business Beyond COVID
On June 10, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber hosted a webinar with Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law to explain: Seasonal Specifications Could Double Your PPP Eligible Forgiveness Expenses Eased Deferred Payment Period Modified Watch the recording of the webinar to...
Governor Murphy Signs Executive Orders Lifting Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings, Opening Pools Effective June 22, and Opening Additional Outdoor Recreational Businesses
Governor Phil Murphy signed two executive orders 1) raising limits on outdoor and indoor gatherings and 2) opening pools effective June 22 and additional outdoor recreational businesses effective immediately. “With more of our businesses reopening, we are no longer...
NJEDA Expands Micro Business Loan Program
Expanded program provides loans up to $50,000 to businesses with ten or fewer employees The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced an expansion of its Micro Business Loan Program to assist New Jersey small businesses, many of which are...
Senators O’Scanlon, Testsa introduce plan to rescue Rescue Floundering Employers – Seek to Appropriate $100M of Federal CARES Funding to NJEDA for Small Business Grants and Loans
To provide crucial aid to businesses suffering after three months of strangling COVID restrictions, Senator Declan O'Scanlon and Senator Michael Testa will introduce an act to appropriate $100 million of federal grant money to the state's Economic Development...
Governor Murphy Announces Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders
Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 150, permitting outdoor dining starting on Monday, June 15th, with an accompanying Executive Directive from the New Jersey Department of Health that lays out health and safety standards that food or beverage...
Applications for $45 Million NJEDA Grant Program to Open June 9, 2020
Applications will be available in English and Spanish with translation services available for ten other common languages. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced that applications for the expanded Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant...
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